CandyGyrl1985

Can LPNs be school nurses? What do you typically do in your field? What is a typical day in your shoes like? Thanks, Candace

I agree with the other posters. If I were you - I would PICK ONE AREA of priority and focus there. If you are just getting your LPN so you can work while you get your BSN - I would consider being a CNA instead so it doesnt lower the grades of your pr...

OMG - I died laughing!!! That's hilarious! :lol_hitti

here is what i do to protect myself and my family: when i get home from work - i remove my scrubs - turn them inside out and put them in a laundry basket designated for my work clothes. i remove my shoes before entering the house and keep them in the...

I think that there are A FEW (not most - but a few) people out there who just think about nursing as $$$ or a way to climb up a ladder to quick power and respect. These FEW people do tend to not really care about the ideals and love behind nursing. B...

Today, I am writing a letter of congrats to my best friend who is graduating from the BSN nursing program. As I sat here and tried to come up with witty words of encouragement I realized that I had no idea where to begin. I will be starting the LPN ...

as a mother of 3 , i know how you feel. i decided to do an accelerated nursing program because i just dont have the years to dedicate to school with 3 young babies. so, i am going into a 1 yr lpn program and after all of my kids are in school i will ...

Dont be afraid to ask questions. Do not be intimated by the instructor. Do not be intimated by the patient. BE CONFIDENT even when you are so scared you think you peed yourself

Sometimes it is appropriate to tell instead of ask... For example some patients when asked if they want a bath will say no... But if you come in and say Its time for your bath they will comply. If they truly do not want a bath or whatever - believe ...

This site has helped me learn about many specialties in nursing that I had no access to. This includes: Correctional nursing, burn unit nursing, labor and delivery nursing and many other areas. Not only that, but this site is a great tool to use for ...

I do not see a grey area at all. If the man is lucid - aware - and able to make coherent decisions that is his choice. You have no idea what the circumstances were. Maybe she has a hard knock life and he felt that she could use it - so he told her to...

Because hot hot hot water will raise internal temps.... (kind of morbid but I always thought of it like boiling a chicken.) I think the reason has something to do with the baby not being able to sweat & the heat turns up your heart rate causing s...

Its a LARGE can of worms.... The chances of it going smooth are 50% and the chances of it blowing up are 50%. I would say - that if the FACILITY agrees with you to have the conversation - with a WITNESS then go for it (tactfully of coarse)... Then as...

I know what you mean about sounding morbid... I worry about what other people think when I get excited about medically gross things... It is sad that the patient did not make it. It is also exciting that you were able to get your first code under ...

Wow! I finally found someone else going to Kaplan here in Vegas!!! That is so awesome! Are you excited? I am thrilled - but like everyone else here tired of waiting...

Do you think you told her she was going to the Er or are you sure you told her? Either way - it was an error that I am sure you will never have happen again. What you could have done to cover your butt was document that call you made to the family me...

I have personally witnessed one of my instructors "targeting" students they either 1 - did not like or 2 - thought they would not make a good nurse. My teacher was wonderful with me except for one occasion in which she decided to yell at me in front...

Why did you give the injection in another site? What site did you inject in? Were there other issues going on or warnings given from the teacher? Can you provide more info on what exactly happened that day? I am really sorry to hear about this. I ca...

Your story was so touching and left so many questions for me that I googled your brothers name... I found a website you created to honor his memory. A lot of things went through my mind as I read the details on the pages.... My first thoughts on your...

Peds- when my oldest son was a baby he had chronic high fevers... One particular night the doc wanted to get a spinal tap on him to check for infections... Needless to say, I was asked to step out of the room since I would be disturbed by the procedu...

My reading comprehension skills are just fine. Maybe you need a communications class. Correct me if I am wrong but you words were: "...I've noticed quite a few people anywhere from overweight to just downright FAT at our school..." followed by "major...

Yey! I am so excited... The moment is quickly approaching... Only 9 days left and believe me I am counting..... 7 days until orientation! Yey!!! Words cant describe my excitement! CONGRATS to all my fellow LPN/LVN students!!!! Anyone else startin...

Keep your head up! I would look at the other nurses not appearing to be stressed as a GREAT sign. It probably means that they acclimated to the pace and chaos and you will also. It is overwhelming and stressful being in a different environment (and ...

This is off topic- but responding to another poster Wow! That was pretty judgmental. As a "fat girl" I would like to say - that I have 3 small children, I take care of my mother, and I work five 12 hour shifts as CNA. I have many reasons or excuses ...

CSN only accepts about 25 students a year for LPN. That is it. If you go to the Board of nursing web site the only other LPN school is Kaplan. CSN is a 2 yr program.... Kaplan is a 1 yr program. Kaplan accepts about 120 students a year - 60 per seme...